Compact transportable target game

ABSTRACT

A target game has a target apparatus and at least one throwing device.

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BACKGROUND OF INVENTION

The present invention is in the technical field of games. Moreparticularly, the present invention is in the technical field of outdoorgames involving throwing apparatus and a target area.

A variety of games exist that are variations on the traditional games ofHorseshoes, Quiots, Gorodki, Kubb and Skittles, as well as others. Thesevariations generally involve pitching or throwing an object (or objects)towards a goal or target area. Many of these games require elaboratesetups and have complex construction. In the case of many of thesegames, the set-up time is tedious and can be time consuming. Also, manyparts means many things to keep track of and maintain. If one small itemis lost or broken, the entire game is compromised. Many of these gamesinvolve complex and involved rule systems. This requires time to learnand understand the rules before play can begin.

Further, many of the existing games require designation of, andsometimes the disruption and semi-permanent dedication of, a substantialarea of land in order to secure the gaming area. In these cases, aportion of land must be allotted to partition the gaming area. In mostcases this requires a fairly large area that must remain clear so as notto disturb the throwing ground between targets. In order to keep thearea clear, special maintenance and upkeep may be required. In somecases this also involves disturbing the land and can even involvedigging up portions of land to prepare the gaming area.

At the same time, the need for this elaborate setup and dedication ofland makes it difficult for many throwing games to be easilytransportable. Large or heavy pieces of equipment take up much space andwhen packing for a trip can become a problem. Other games that requireconstruction have to be then disassembled for transport.

The present game offers improvements on all of these areas, being thatthe present invention requires no permanent designation of land and nopreparation of land. Further, no preparation is needed for the gameitself. No assemblage of parts is necessary. There are no large or heavyparts. There are also no very small parts, so the chance of losing anyof the parts is unlikely. The rules are simple and easily understood.

SUMMARY OF INVENTION

The present invention is a throwing game which involves minimalequipment and can be easily transported and played in a confined or awide open space.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING

FIG. 1 is a side perspective of an embodiment of the target area;

FIG. 2 is a side perspective of another embodiment of the target area;

FIG. 3 is a side perspective of another embodiment of the target area;

FIG. 4 is a side view of an embodiment of the throwing device;

FIG. 5 is a side view of another embodiment of the throwing device;

FIG. 6 is a side view of another embodiment of the throwing device;

FIG. 7 is a side perspective of an embodiment of the throwing device;

FIG. 8 is a side perspective of another embodiment of the throwingdevice;

FIG. 9 is a side perspective of another embodiment of the throwingdevice;

FIG. 10 is a side perspective of another embodiment of the throwingdevice.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The game includes a throwing instrument of a given length and a giventhickness. The game also includes a target apparatus which may compriseseveral target surfaces on multiple levels of surface area. In analternate embodiment the target area may have more limited or expandedtarget areas on multiple levels, or all contained on a flat surface.

Referring to the figures wherein like numerals refer to like parts, thecompact transportable target game having a throwing device 10 with amain body 7 having a length 8 and a thickness 9. The main body 7 on thepreferred embodiment extends lengthwise from its center along asymmetrically measured line, wherein there are preferably end pieces 12on either end. Such end pieces are of a given height 11 and length 13and contain a plurality of lateral sides, as illustrated in FIGS. 7, 8,9, and 10. Having end pieces with dissimilar numbers of lateral sideslends itself to an interesting rule variation, wherein the game isscored differently, depending on which end of the throwing device endsup on the target area. Referring to FIG. 8, an example of thispossibility could be that if the four sided end of the throwing device10 lands in the scoring area 6, the amount scored is a determinedamount. However, if the same throwing device were to land on the scoringarea with the hexagonal end piece landing on the scoring area, thescoring would be different.

The preferred embodiment also includes a target apparatus as illustratedin FIG. 1, FIG. 2 and FIG. 3. comprising a bottom area 1, and a givenheight 2. Referring to such apparatus which includes at least one maintarget area 3, as illustrated in FIG. 1, FIG. 2 and FIG. 3. There isalso the possibility of the target apparatus having multiple targetareas 3,4, as illustrated in FIG. 1, FIG. 2 and FIG. 3. There is alsothe possibility for even more target areas 5, as illustrated in FIG. 2.

There are several possibilities of materials choice that would besuitable for manufacture of the throwing device and target apparatus.Both could be constructed of a rigid yet durable plastic or dense resin.It is feasible that both parts could be also constructed of a metal oralloy for great durability. This would increase the weight, but thelifespan would most likely also increase. There could be a combinationof materials used in the construction. The throwing devices could bemade of a durable wood, while the target area could be of a plastic,resin or perhaps also wood. These quite simple designs lend themselvesto a versatile array of manufacturing materials. A more lightweightplastic version could be easily made for play on a beach. Even a densefoam construction is feasible that is safe for child's play.

1. A compact transportable target game comprising: at least oneprojectile of substantial length, wherein said length derives from saidprojectiles midpoint, with said midpoint being the mathematical centerof said projectile; with the length of said projectile terminating inend sections suitable for gripping; constructed of a suitable materialso as to provide sustainability in flight and durability upon landing;and providing at least one target apparatus comprising an essentiallylevel surface landing area enabling a successful landing executable bysaid projectile; with said apparatus being constructed of a substantialmaterial so as to withstand the impact of said projectile; means forscoring on said apparatus.
 2. The projectile of claim 1 having aplurality of sides along its length deriving from said projectilesmidpoint.
 3. The projectile of claim 1 having a cylindrical shape alongits length deriving from said projectiles midpoint.
 4. The targetapparatus of claim 1 having a plurality of surface landing areas forsaid projectile.
 5. A scoring means as recited in claim 1 wherein saidscoring means is defined by said projectile, through means of manualpropulsion, being landed on or near said target apparatus, wherebypoints are awarded to a player of said target game.
 6. The scoring meansof claim 1, wherein said scoring means is defined by applying indiciaselectively to said surface landing areas, said indicia being defined bycolor coded markings, wherein each of said color-coded markings isprovided with a given score rating, whereby points are awarded to aplayer of said target game.